Athletics Kenya has announced the final roster of 59 athletes who will represent the nation at the 23rd Africa Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from June 21 to June 26, 2024, in Douala, Cameroon. The team consists of 26 female and 33 male athletes. According to a statement from the athletics governing body, all selected athletes are required to report for camp on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
This championship presents an opportunity for the athletes to showcase their talent and bring glory to Kenya on a continental stage. The athletes will likely be competing in various track and field events, aiming to build on Kenya’s storied history in athletics. The training camp will be crucial for final preparations, ensuring that the team is in peak condition to compete against the best in Africa.
“The team will report for the residential training camp on Thursday 13th June 2024.
“The selected athletes below are required to report at Riadha house on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 3 pm.”
The Africa Senior Athletics Championships will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in July. Among the 59 athletes heading to Cameroon are several notable names:
Stanley Waithaka: 2022 World 5000m silver medalist
Mary Ekiru Nyaruai: African Games 1500m champion
Brian Komen: Male counterpart in the 1500m event
Caroline Nyaga: Africa 5000m champion
Mark Otieno:Former national 100m record holder
Teresiah Gateri:2021 World Under 20 3000m champion
These athletes, along with their teammates, will be looking to secure their spots at the Paris Olympics while competing in Douala. The championships will be a critical opportunity for them to demonstrate their prowess and achieve the qualifying standards needed for the Olympic Games. The camp starting on June 13 will be essential for their preparation, ensuring they are ready to perform at their best.
TEAM KENYA -23RD AFRICA SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
AK has today named the final team of 26 female and 33 male athletes that will represent Kenya at the 23rd edition of Africa Senior Athletics Championships that will take place from 21stto 26th June 2024 in Douala, Cameroon. pic.twitter.com/AGbTKZhV9e
— Athletics Kenya (@athletics_kenya) June 11, 2024
Mr. Stephen Mugea Etyang, chairman of Athletics Kenya NPS, and head coach Julius Kirwa will lead the team at the championships, which will also serve as a qualifying event for the Paris Olympics. The athletes are scheduled to report for the residential training camp on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
